El-Zakzaky’s trial: Police beef up security in Kaduna

The Kaduna State Police Command said the ban on protests, processions and demonstrations in the state by members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) is still in force.

The Command’s Public Relation Officer, DSP Yakubu Sabo said in a press statement issued on Sunday in Kaduna that the Police will deal decisively with violators of the ban.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the statement is coming ahead of a High Court ruling on the application filed by Shiite leader, Ibrahim Elzakzaky, seeking for bail to travel to India for medical attention.

The police said there would be a massive deployment of personnel and urged the public to go about their normal businesses, but report suspicious persons promptly to avert security breach.

“Members of the public should note that the ban on all forms of processions and demonstrations in Kaduna State is still in force.

“In view of the court trial of Malam Ibrahim El-Zakzaky on Monday, August 5th, the peace-loving and law-abiding people of Kaduna State are to note that adequate security has been put in place for a hitch-free court appearance.